Jasmine Paolini reflected on her semifinal victory over Sorana Cirstea at the WTA Dubai tournament, expressing the challenge of staying focused during Cirstea’s comeback. Paolini was surprised and happy to advance to her first WTA 1000 final against Anna Kalinskaya, describing her opponent as a great player with consistent returns and deep shots. Paolini highlighted her mental and physical strength, impressive forehand, and ability to move the ball well on the court. She also valued the energy and motivation from the supportive crowd.
Paolini in Dubai, ranking, and results in 2024
LWLWWLWLWW Now ranked no.26, Jasmine has achieved a 8-5 record in 2024. The Italian is now playing in Dubai where she bested the world no.14 Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6 6-4 6-0, the world no.33 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-3 6-4, the world no.11 Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-2, the world no.4 Elena Rybakina w/o and the world no.22 Sorana Cirstea 6-2 7-66.
Jasmine Paolini will fight against the world no.40 Anna Kalinskaya in the final on Saturday at 5:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their head to head is 1-1.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
LWLWWWWLWW Ranked no.1, Swiatek played her last match on the 23rd of February when she was overcome by world no.40 Anna Kalinskaya 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).
During this season Swiatek has achieved a composed 14-2 match record. Iga conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Doha.
Jasmine Paolini and Iga Swiatek clashed against each other only twice. Their actual record is 2-0 for Swiatek. Previously, the last time they played, Iga Swiatek won 6-3 6-0 in the 1st round in New York (U.S. Open) in August 2022.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
